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  • Students

    Find out more about the characteristics of students who attend SIU Carbondale.

  • Admissions

    See how many students applied, accepted, and enrolled at SIU Carbondale. Learn more about students’ high school preparation and test scores.

  • College Costs & Financial Aid

    Learn about costs to attend SIU Carbondale and how much financial aid is typically awarded.

  • College Cost Estimator

    Estimate your cost to attend SIU Carbondale in a few simple steps.

  • Classes and Campus Life

    Learn more about professors, where students live, and campus safety at SIU Carbondale.

  • Student Experiences

    Discover ways to be actively involved in your education at SIU Carbondale – inside and outside the classroom.

  • Majors, Graduation and Next Steps

    See which majors are most popular at SIU Carbondale and what recent graduates plan to do after earning their bachelor's degree.

  • Student Success & Progress

    Discover how many students who start at SIU Carbondale finish their bachelor's degree and how long it takes.

  • Student Learning Outcomes

    Figure out what learning gains to expect in critical thinking, writing, and other important subjects at SIU Carbondale.

  • Admissions Check List

Southern Illinois University Carbondale

The SIUC Connection

bannerAll the brains of a nationally ranked research university. All the heart of a small college. This is just another way of saying that, at Southern Illinois University Carbondale, our intense academics are powered by relationships. Our faculty are some of the most cited experts in their fields and they still give students the personal attention they deserve.

So no matter how far you want to go, SIU can shrink the distance between where you are and where you want to be. Here are just some of the ways we stand out:

  • Ranked in the top 4% of higher ed institutions by the National Science Foundation
  • Over 200 majors including stellar programs like Architecture, Business, Engineering, Journalism, Theater, and Zoology
  • U.S. News & World Report's "Best Colleges 2011" placed SIU into Tier One of "Top Public Universities: National Universities"
  • Students participate in research as early as freshman year
  • More than 80% of our undergraduate class sections have fewer than 30 students

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Living in the Salukis Community

A cultural oasis surrounded by nature

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The campus, distinguished by its beauty, is within minutes of state parks and a national forest with scenery not often associated with Illinois. However, major metropolitan areas are less than a gas-tank away. Even closer to campus are small-town gems offering unique eateries and art shops. The downtowns and business districts of Carbondale and surrounding communities present a blend of individual and major chain retail and restaurants. The real community, though, is the Saluki network. Alumni frequently return to SIUC to visit and re-experience the atmosphere that simultaneously challenges students and encourages them to become educated leaders and individuals who know how to make a real difference in the world.

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